Behaviour and Autism Support

EducationHQ; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant in Leeds. The role involves supporting students with autism and behavioral needs within a classroom and school setting. Candidates should have experience in managing challenging behavior and be willing to engage in ongoing professional development. This is a full-time contract position with responsibilities that include aiding academic support and personal care for students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with autism and behavioural needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a calm manner.
• Willingness to attend training for safeguarding and Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners throughout their day-to-day activities.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour within the school.
• Help students access their education effectively.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference B&A_1754052485

Closing date September 1, 2025

Location Leeds, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

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About This Job

Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant

Location: Leeds

Start Date: September 2025

Job Type: Long Term Contract (Permanent Roles available too)

Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm - Full time

The Role

As a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with autism and behavioural needs. You will work 1:1 with students both inside the classroom and across the school setting, helping them to access the curriculum, develop social skills, and manage their behaviour effectively.

You will work alongside other support staff, teachers, the behaviour support team and Senior Leadership to help maintain and assist in providing a fun, creative, safe and inclusive learning environment for all learners.

The School And Responsibilities

The school has multiple sites catering for various needs, abilities and age groups around the Leeds area. It is an outstanding school who support children from 2 to 19 years old, with a range of learning, physical, complex, communication and behavioural needs. With fantastic facilities to accommodate all learners and help staff create an accessible education for all attending.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners throughout their day-to-day activities and schedule, within the classroom for academic support, and around the school setting.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour within the school in a controlled and calm manor, helping resolve issues and calm crisis moments down, whilst prioritising the well-being of the learners.
• Support the class teacher in helping all learners access their education, whether that is the set-out lesson, or working more on a specialised timetable.
• Work alongside classroom, teaching and SLT in recording learner progression, behaviour and development via system logs.
• Help support with personal care, hygiene support and other medical requirements depending on the learners needs.
• Be willing to attend additional training in relation to safeguarding, Team Teach and other relevant Special Educational Needs based development.
  
  

If you feel your current or previous experience would be suitable for the role above, please apply via the link direct, or email a copy of your CV to George Walton on the details below!

George Walton [e-mail]

Application Requirements For Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  
  

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'